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Thurston County presents updated on-site sewage management plan; public hearing to be scheduled in December
Summary
Environmental Health presented the 2025 update to Thurston County's on-site sewage (septic) management plan, including recommendations on septic-to-sewer planning, marine recovery areas, databases, and funding; the board approved scheduling a public hearing during the December Board of Health meeting.
Thurston County Environmental Health presented an updated on-site sewage system management plan on Oct. 14, outlining recommendations to improve septic system oversight, prioritize sensitive waterways and pursue sustainable funding. The Board of Health voted to schedule a public hearing on the plan during the December board meeting.
Jean Frost, senior environmental health specialist, summarized the plan update process, noting state regulatory changes require local plans to be developed or updated by April 1, 2027. Frost said the 2025 update builds on prior plans (2008 and 2016), analyzes septic performance data, and reflects input from stakeholders and consultants.
Frost identified six recommendation categories: septic-to-sewer planning to…
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